> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2184008-senior-data-and-operations-software-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2184008-senior-data-and-operations-software-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# Senior Data and Operations Software Engineer

- **Company:** The Commonwealth
- **Location:** Devens, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $140,000.0 - $200,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Data Analysis, Computer Engineering, Data as a Services, Data Systems, Linux, Programming Tools, Distributed Systems, Github, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Web Services, Data Ingestion, ReactJS, Backend, Git, Information Technology, Real Time Data, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs, Docker, Golang
- **Published:** August 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us46ee940ffbda29eb7dfe8a6dd8503c11

## About the Role

Join the power movement as a Senior Data and Operations Software Engineer, * Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field (computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, etc.)

 * 7+ years relevant experience
 * Proven experience as a backend software engineer working on distributed systems and REST APIs
 * Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
 * Excellent communication and teamwork skills
 * Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative, and innovative environment
 * Proficiency with python
 * Proficiency with Golang or similar language that is suitable for web services
 * Familiarity with Linux and development tools such as Git, GitHub, and Docker

Bonus points for:

 * Experience in developing software for mission-critical applications
 * Experience with real-time data collection and visualization
 * Experience with very large volume data collection
 * Some familiarity with front-end frameworks such as React

Must-have Requirements:

 * Perform activities such as typing, standing, sitting, etc. for extended periods of time
 * Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics
 * Willingness to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call

## Description

The Software Engineering team is seeking an experienced and motivated backend software engineer to become a member of the Data and Operations Software group. The group is responsible for the company's data services and as a backend software engineer you will play a crucial role in developing the APIs and distributed systems that facilitate data acquisition, access, and processing capabilities within the company. You will work closely with physicists and other software engineers to create robust and high-performance data systems tailored to the unique needs of our groundbreaking work in the field of fusion energy.
What you'll do:

 * Develop the distributed systems and services that provide data acquisition, access, and processing capabilities within the company
 * Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code in Golang
 * Write a user-friendly Python client library
 * Collaborate with physicists, diagnosticians, and other engineers to gather user stories and translate the resulting requirements into code
 * Optimize backend performance to improve data ingestion, retrieval, and processing times
 * Help make fusion energy a reality by making it possible to collect, retrieve, and analyze data from simulations and experiments


## Related Videos

- [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94)
- [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker)
- [Go with the Flow: Stop the Leaks Before Your Memory's a Waterfall!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100073-go-with-the-flow-stop-the-leaks-before-your-memory-s-a-waterfall)
- [Data Science, ML & AI in the Oil and Gas Industry at NDT Global - Dr. Katja Träumner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1308-data-science-ml-ai-in-the-oil-and-gas-industry-at-ndt-global-dr-katja-traumner)
- [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews)
- [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops)

## Related Articles

- [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk)
- [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)
- [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers)
- [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)
- [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)
- [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)